June 26: What Happened on This Day in History (High_school Level)?

(Page last edited 10/12/2017)

1. In 1284, the Pied Piper led 130 children from Hamlin, Germany never to be seen again. The story became mostly fairy tale.
2. In 1819, the bicycle was patented by W.K. Clarkson.
3. In 1870, Christmas was declared a U.S. Federal Holiday.
4. In 1906, the first Grand Prix motor race was held inLeMans, France.
5. In 1936, the first Helicopter took flight.
6. In 1951, the game CandyLand was trademark registered.
7. In 1979, Muhammad Ali announced he was retiring at the age of 37.
8. In 1993, Late Night With David Letterman airs for the last time on NBC. It now airs on CBS.
9. In 1997, Elvis puts on his last performance in Indianapolis, IN.
10. In 1997, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published in the United Kingdom.
11. Famous Birthdays: Derek Jeter, baseball player; Chris Isaak, singer; Jennette McCurdy, actress on Icarly; Chris O'Donnell, actor; Greg LeMond, first American bicyclist to win the Tour De France; Shannon Sharpe, football player.

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